Risk factors for AKI Flashcards by nafshe en | Brainscape

Q

Name 7 risk factors for AKI

A

Age
Nephrotoxics
Diabetes Mellitus
Pre existing CKD
Surgery
Volume depletion / dehydration
Multiple Myeloma

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Name 7 examples of nephrotoxic drugs which can cause AKI?

A

NSAIDs
ACE-i / ARB
Diuretics
Aminoglycosides -
gentamicin
Ciclosporin
Tacrolimus

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What are the 4 major causes of AKI?

A

Sepsis/hypoperfusion
Toxicity ( durgs/contrast)
Obstruction
Parencymal disease (acute GN)

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